Wedding Venue
Frequently Asked Questions
Outdoor: 125
Indoor: 40
50% down to reserve your wedding date. 100% refundable within 9 months of your date.
100% refund within 9 months of reserved date; no refund after 9 months.
Yes, refundable $3,000 to be held on file in the form of a check or credit card and returned within one week after departure once inspection for damages has been performed.
Not required, we do suggest an event policy be secured by you in case of damage by your guests or family. The Nest on Swan River must be added as Additional Insured.
We accept Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal/Credit Card (additional 4% fee for cards).
Of course, we will remove trash from cans provided, sweep, mop and hose off decks/pavilion. We ask that you "pack it in, pack it out", arrange for removal and pickup of all rental items, floral arrangements and all decor you brought for your special day. Caterers usually cleanup after their service, but be sure to confirm that with them.
Lodging and access begins 2pm day before event, depart noon day after event. Other times can be discussed. Wedding Day reception ends at 10:30pm on the river side of the venue. Most continue by having a low key bonfire at the fire pit or after party inside The Inn. River side of Campus stops at 10:30pm for neighborhood noise reduction.
Yes, navigating over grass lawns.
No tacking, pinning or stapling to room walls is permitted. Exterior decorations can be discussed as many prefer additional lights and other decor. Outside lighting must be LED as we are an older property with limited amps for use.
No limitations. River, mountains, surrounding fields, barn, country road; so many photo ops!
No. Our Liquor License will take care of wine, beer & spirits served on your special day. We supply bartenders for seven hours which includes setup and take down. You will pay a per drink price up to a required budget, depending on number of guests, plus the 20% bar fee on all drinks purchased. Once the budget is met, you can then choose to continue to Host the bar or change to a No Host bar.
Our venue offers 2 - wooden rustic flower or beverage carts, Wine Barrels, metal and wood patio table & chairs, umbrellas, Gazebo, signage, pavilion chandeliers & strung lights. We have on site, tree stumps for end of aisles, wood easel, Reserved signs, Pick a seat not a side, other misc items.
Yes, Wedding Suite and additional Quarters are included with our all encompassing campus package.
Yes, a walk-in cooler is on site. Plenty of room for cake, food, flowers to keep fresh after you check in.
Yes, visit our website under Weddings for package options
No, DJ's and bands provide the systems needed
Yes. Depending on the amps needed, they may have to supply a generator but usually not.
We supply one regular port-o-potty and an inside restroom in the Gathering Room. On site guests tend to use the bathrooms at the units they are lodging.
A planner/day of coordinator is required to ensure a smooth and stress-free planning process. Minimally, we encourage a day of planner to handle final details. Venue Host is on site for assistance with vendors and behind the scene trouble shooting.
We ask that you respect the ending time of 10:30pm near the river. A fire pit is included with Full package for post reception gathering area (fire restrictions enforced). If rehearsal dinner is held on site, the time of 9pm is required to end. A $500 per hour fee is incurred if not honored.
Seasonal depending on fire danger.
No, anything that is not biodegradable or safe for our feathered friends and river cannot be used.
This is a non-smoking facility, however during reception ONLY outside in designated area and restrictions placed on fire restrictions.
